Vereinsmitglied

club member, association member

noun fer-INES-mit-gleet Rare

Usage Note

Vereinsmitglied is the generic term for a paying, registered member of any Verein (registered association). German Vereinsrecht gives members specific rights including voting at general assemblies. The term is frequent in all areas of civil society.

Examples

"Als Vereinsmitglied kann man kostenlos an allen Kursen teilnehmen."

Natural Translation

As a club member you can attend all courses free of charge.

Literal Translation

As club member one can take part in all courses free of charge.

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